3.4 The characters 3.4.1The bibliophile - Bob In the Journal article Strange Places: Estrangement, Utopianism, and Intentional Communities, professor and scholar regarding utopianism Lucy Sargisson (2007) claims that estrangement in utopianism permits critical distance and encourages paradigm shifts- it provokes fresh perceptions regarding limitations of what is possible. Sargisson’s research indicates that remote, distanced and strange utopias permit users to interrogate the present from a good, imaginary place. However, note that estranged relationships are complicated. Therefore, the level of estrangement in this study is light and voluntary and only lasts for a moment to reflect and recharge oneself. This person is a student who sets aside time to spend in strange spaces to reflect, recharge and recuperate from the busy lifestyle he lives. One can define his personality trait as an external introvert who loves the typical busy student life, but often needs some time alone. The student enjoys reading books in a quiet space. He stays in student residences where he hardly gets some time alone in a quiet space. He tours around the city planning his next escape in strange places to read a book without being distracted.
Figure 18: The Bibliophile (Author, 2021).
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